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Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are just a couple of the serious societal problems that have increased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The impacts of such horrendous crimes are devastating, and, as the federal representative of Battle-River Crowfoot, I have and will continue to take steps to fight for the survivors and their families.
Trafficking individuals for sexual purposes may seem like a foreign concept in rural Alberta, and yet, the unfortunate reality is this grievous crime is far more prevalent than many realize. While there has been limited awareness in the past, various steps have been taken by organizations, law enforcement, and the Government to bring the reality of human trafficking to the general population; what to watch for as traffickers seek to groom victims, and how to seek help.